Release History

LanChGo Changelog

Full update history for LanChGo across Windows and Android, including networking, secure channels, file transfers, settings, performance improvements and UI refinements.

Desktop

Windows Releases

Full Windows app changelog from the first LAN prototype to the current desktop release.

  • Added manual UDP port setting
  • App now automatically restarts when applying settings that require a restart
  • Redesigned the settings UI
  • Improved the file transfer panel UI
  • Added online update checking
  • Added global UI scaling support for accessibility and high DPI displays
  • Improved responsiveness and layout scaling across different display sizes
  • Added a rescale command that scales the UI from 1.0 to 0.85 and then to 0.70
  • Added new commands: /restart, /downloads, /rescale
  • Added quick commands using the Up and Down arrow keys when the input field is empty
  • Web Companion can now receive file transfer offers and download them
  • Redesigned toolbar with a new segmented Public/Secure mode selector
  • Each toolbar button now has a distinct color for clarity
  • Introduced Web Companion — a browser-based chat client
  • The Windows app hosts a local mini web server when a session is started
  • Any device with a browser on the same network can join by scanning a QR code
  • No app installation required on the joining device
  • Real-time messaging between web clients and the desktop app
  • Session end signal sent to all connected web clients when the host closes
  • Clear chat command supported on the web client
  • Keyboard shortcuts added to close popups using Escape
  • Added WebCompanion.html — a QR code scanner page for joining sessions from a browser
  • Fixed PIN input to accept only 8 digits
  • Fixed incorrect PIN notification timing
  • Added command lines, type /help to see them
  • Made file transfer work both ways
  • Added the Nutella meme easter egg
  • Introduced File Transfer over LAN for Windows
  • Added reliable TCP-based file transfer protocol
  • Users can send single files
  • Users can send multiple files bundled automatically into a ZIP
  • File bundling runs in background threads to keep the UI responsive
  • Limited concurrent bundling to two operations for performance stability
  • Automatically creates a default download directory
  • Temporary bundle files are deleted when the session ends
  • No file transfer history or logs are stored for privacy
  • Added UI panel to display incoming file offers
  • Improved internal code structure and removed unused components
  • Project is now open source for Windows
  • Added new protocol calls to support Android ↔ Windows communication
  • Improved cross-platform compatibility groundwork
  • Added new developer command
  • Added QR Code functionality for faster phone connection without exposing encryption internals
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Introduced the Secure Channel system for end-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Secure channels use a unique PIN for pairing between devices
  • Added automatic configuration version detection
  • Incompatible or outdated config files are deleted automatically
  • Added PIN regeneration without restarting the app
  • Added sound feedback when creating or joining secure channels
  • Added hidden developer/debug commands
  • Added popup dialogs for improved user guidance and error handling
  • Improved UI experience with better focus handling, dark overlays and smoother interactions
  • Added a loading screen when connecting to secure channels takes longer than expected
  • Added environment detection logic to the configuration system
  • The app now detects network gateway changes
  • The app now detects broadcast address changes
  • Users are notified when a network change is detected
  • Breaking change: version 1.2.1 is not compatible with older versions unless the config file is removed manually
  • Added a dedicated Settings button for changing the network interface
  • Network interface selection is now saved automatically to the config file
  • Added support for selecting between available network interfaces
  • The selected interface now automatically updates the broadcast address
  • Implemented configuration file creation and persistence
  • Configuration stores app version and selected network interface
  • Initial prototype of LanChGo
  • Implemented basic UDP broadcast and receive functionality
  • Simple chat interface for sending and receiving messages over LAN
Mobile

Android Releases

Android app release history, including mobile performance, background behavior, settings and file sharing updates.

  • Improved app startup speed and responsiveness
  • Added manual UDP port configuration
  • Added hidden triple-tap shortcut for advanced settings
  • Improved internal UI balance and layout behavior
  • General stability improvements and refinements
  • Added background service support for receiving messages and file transfers
  • Added notifications for new messages and incoming files
  • Clickable links now open in the browser
  • Tap a file offer in the transfer panel to open it directly
  • Added support for sharing files to LanChGo from the phone share menu
  • Added optional banner ads with the ability to disable them in settings
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Added LAN file transfer support
  • Improved Android ↔ Windows communication
  • Improved transfer reliability and UI behavior
  • Initial Android release of LanChGo
  • LAN messaging support
  • Secure channel support
  • Cross-platform communication with Windows